Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delightful fusion of warm spices and wholesome ingredients, making them the perfect healthy snack for any time of day. These protein-packed mini treats are not only quick to whip up but also incredibly satisfying. Ideal for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free dessert, each bite is loaded with the goodness of cottage cheese, oats, and sweet apples. Plus, they can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences or pantry staples. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for easy snacking throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg